Beth Brothman

The board reviewed several formal land use applications, including one site plan amendment for a food store that was carried over to a future session. An application for a musical instrument supply store was approved for initial review and completeness. Additionally, the board evaluated and approved a site plan application for an infusion facility, which included discussions on zoning variances, parking, lighting, signage, and septic requirements. Other business included a discussion on the availability of borough codes online and an announcement regarding an upcoming community breakfast.

The board administered the oath of office to a new member and addressed formal applications. One application for a food store was postponed to a future meeting due to outstanding requirements. The board reviewed and approved a site plan application for a musical instrument supply business, subject to several conditions including parking variance, lighting tests, and landscaping requirements. Additionally, the board memorialized a resolution granting site plan and variance approval for an infusion IV drip facility.

The council reviewed and accepted various committee and departmental reports, including those for the Joint Court and the fire department. Committee discussions covered topics such as administrative succession planning, scheduling for public events like an easter egg hunt, parks and playgrounds maintenance, and water utility operations. The council addressed old and new business, including PFAS sampling, personnel updates regarding the hiring of a county fire marshal, and inventory needs for curb valves. The board also passed a resolution accepting the Maple Street municipal road project and held the first reading of an ordinance concerning the prohibition and regulation of short-term rentals, alongside the standard approval of bill payments.

The board conducted a reorganization meeting involving the election of a chairperson and vice-chairperson, the designation of official newspapers and meeting dates, and the appointment of a board secretary, attorney, and engineer. The agenda also included a formal application regarding an amendment to an approved site plan for the development of a Krauszer's Food Store, as well as a resolution for an amended site plan and variance approval for GT Music, Inc.

The meeting addressed correspondence regarding the requirement for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Initial Monitoring from the NJDEP Div. of Water Supply, which may necessitate additional annual sampling. New business included the approval of an agreement with Nexroll for payroll services. In ordinances, the second reading and adoption of Ordinance #2025-06 occurred, which fixes the salaries for the Mayor, Council, Officers, and Employees for the year 2026. Resolutions approved included R# 2025-53 authorizing the transfer of funds within the 2025 Budget, and R# 2025-54 approving the 2026 Temporary Budget appropriations for both the Municipal Operating Budget and the Water Utility Budget. Finally, the governing body approved the payment of outstanding vouchers submitted for December 29, 2025.